MRCP UK EXAMINATIONS

CARDIOLOGY

HYPERTROPHIC CARDIOMYOPATHY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Who is most at risk for Takotsubo cardiomyopathy?
A
35-year-old male who smokes
B
42-year-old female with diabetes
C
66-year-old post-menopausal female
D
72-year-old male who lives a happy life
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Although the precise etiology of the syndrome is not known, the most plausible cause responsible for Takotsubo syndrome is the sudden release of stress hormones, such as norepinephrine, epinephrine, and dopamine, causing cardiac stunning.

Detailed explanation-2: -Conclusions. A substantial proportion of TTS patients are younger than 50 years of age.

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